This year Ford introduces inflatable seat belts for the rear seat occupants, Toyota Prius will sport the solar powered ventilation system, Chrysler will launch the adjustable air suspension and Mercedes-Benz will unveil its hybrid. You are not intimidated by all this high technology, are you? You say, “Bring it on. I love the technology for the safety, fuel economy and convenience that it brings.”

Do You Find IT Intimidating Technology?

Then why is it that many small businesses are scared of information technology. No, I don’t have survey results to support that. But there is enough anecdotal evidence to suggest this is the case. In fact, it is so bad, IT seems to stand for Intimidating Technology for some of you. Yes, I agree that some of the IT technical jargon can be intimidating. But so will the automotive jargon. Sometimes the pace of change in IT itself can add to the intimidation factor. But then the pace of change in automotive markets is no less either.

Let us take the example of building your company web site. Some of you may be technically savvy and handle the whole thing soup-to-nuts. This is understandable – so do car enthusiasts. This is a very small percentage of the people who are either IT business owners or happen to be technically savvy.

But for the vast majority of you, when you buy a car, you intend to drive it. You focus on its features and the accessories you need and you are prepared for an occasional tire change or engine oil top-up. You don’t worry about how to fix the transmission or swap the engine. This is a healthy attitude to technology, any technology.

I find that some small business owners are so scared of technology that they either don’t have a web site at all or entrust the entire thing to the techies. You are the person most familiar with your business. You know the nuances of your market and the right ways to communicate with your clients and prospects. You need to be familiar with the different tools available and their pros and cons and you need do the evaluation, just like you will test drive the car you intend to buy. Let the techie install, configure and secure the web site for you. Then you step in and create the content. Modern tools allow any non-technical person to create content and publish it to the web site. Let the techie then help with maintenance, support and upgrade.

Convert It To Indispensable Technology!

When hybrid technology made its appearance in cars a few years ago, it gave a big boost to fuel efficiency. In a similar manner, information technology is enabling you to reach markets inaccessible earlier, make you as effective on the road as you are in the office and automate your operations seamlessly from end-to-end. Approach IT just like buying a car. Instead of Intimidating Technology, it will become Indispensable Technology.

Businesses today really need to know how to implement information technology into their business to keep up with the competition. There are many aspects to information technology, and unless a business does work specifically in this area, they may need to hire an IT manager who knows about the field. They can implement an information technology strategy that specifically suits the goals of a company.

The target of the strategy can be either the forms of technology being used or the people who are using it. There is a principle from a business expert that an IT strategy has to focus on the strategy by creating and measuring the value of the business from the perspective of the investment put into the emBusinesses today really need to know how to implement information technology into their business to keep up with the competition. There are many aspects to information technology, and unless a business does work specifically in this area, they may need to hire an IT manager who knows about the field. They can implement an information technology strategy that specifically suits the goals of a company.

The target of the strategy can be either the forms of technology being used or the people who are using it. There is a principle from a business expert that an IT strategy has to focus on the strategy by creating and measuring the value of the business from the perspective of the investment put into the employment of IT.

There have been other methods of implementing a strategy. The following are a few examples. Some strategies have focused on the ability of a company to spend on IT. Another focus has been how employees of a company can use the technology to create value for the organization.

The best way to come up with at strategy is to have both groups in managerial positions from the business and IT departments come together to design a plan. This helps to see the goals of the business along with how the IT department can accomplish this.

There is a structure to the IT strategy which will be explained. There is an executive summary which includes the project objective and scope. There is an approach with methodology of engagement. This IT strategy is then related to how it will work within the business strategy. There is then a resource summary relating to staffing and budget of this project.

Further, there are internal capabilities which affect how much can be accomplished. There are portfolios noting what projects are occurring at the moment. It should note how much resources it is taking to complete a project, and it can note any strengths or weaknesses.

There are other levels including external forces outside of the company which might be influencing the progress of the project. Perhaps there are more advanced technologies coming out which can possibly be implemented. It is good to noted if there are any threats which can hinder the progress, and it is wise to note any milestones such as accomplishments or the meeting of set goals. These all fit into the steps of designing a strategy and seeing one in progress.

Strategy in information technology is very important because it is the organization of a plan to make the system work. It includes the work of both the business team and the IT team to work together to make the goal of the company succeed. There are steps within the plan which need to be monitored which is done mostly by the IT team. There are different ways to do it, and new strategy methods are continually coming out. It depends on the expertise of both teams to decide what strategy plan will be taken and implemented.ployment of IT.

There have been other methods of implementing a strategy. The following are a few examples. Some strategies have focused on the ability of a company to spend on IT. Another focus has been how employees of a company can use the technology to create value for the organization.

The best way to come up with at strategy is to have both groups in managerial positions from the business and IT departments come together to design a plan. This helps to see the goals of the business along with how the IT department can accomplish this.

There is a structure to the IT strategy which will be explained. There is an executive summary which includes the project objective and scope. There is an approach with methodology of engagement. This IT strategy is then related to how it will work within the business strategy. There is then a resource summary relating to staffing and budget of this project.

Further, there are internal capabilities which affect how much can be accomplished. There are portfolios noting what projects are occurring at the moment. It should note now much resources it is taking to complete a project, and it can note any strengths or weaknesses.

There are other levels including external forces outside of the company which might be influencing the progress of the project. Perhaps there are more advanced technologies coming out which can possibly be implemented. It is good to noted if there are any threats which can hinder the progress, and it is wise to note any milestones such as accomplishments or the meeting of set goals. These all fit into the steps of designing a strategy and seeing one in progress.

Strategy in information technology is very important because it is the organization of a plan to make the system work. It includes the work of both the business team and the IT team to work together to make the goal of the company succeed. There are steps within the plan which need to be monitored which is done mostly by the IT team. There are different ways to do it, and new strategy methods are continually coming out. It depends on the expertise of both teams to decide what strategy plan will be taken and implemented.